Dr. Marlene Street Forrest on Building the JSE & Market Resilience 🌍

🌟 Dive into an exclusive conversation with Dr. Marlene Street Forrest, the Managing Director of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), as she shares insights on the evolution and resilience of Jamaica’s financial markets! Hosted by Dr. Matthew Preston and Dr. Thaon Simms, this episode takes you through Dr. Street Forrest's inspiring journey from her entrepreneurial roots to leading one of the Caribbean’s top stock exchanges. Learn about the transformative power of the JSE, how it supports wealth creation for all Jamaicans, and what’s next in their drive for sustainable development.

0:00 - 0:37 | 🎉 Introduction & Investment Basics
0:38 - 1:54 | 🎙️ Welcome to the Podcast & Introduction of Dr. Marlene Street Forrest
1:55 - 3:56 | 🏡 Family Influence & Early Business Experience
3:57 - 5:32 | 📚 Education Choices: From Sociology to Management Studies
5:33 - 8:15 | 🛠️ Career Beginnings: From Auditor to the Jamaica Stock Exchange
8:16 - 10:12 | 🤝 Early Roles & Joining the JSE as Deputy General Manager
10:13 - 12:53 | 💡 Challenges of Low Market Participation in the Early 2000s
12:54 - 14:58 | 📉 Market Crises: Dot-Com Bubble, 2008, & COVID-19 Impacts
14:59 - 17:31 | 🧘 Building Resilience in the JSE During Crises
17:32 - 20:17 | 📈 Growth & Global Recognition: The JSE’s 2015-2018 Boom
20:18 - 23:30 | 🌱 Creating the Junior Market: Catalyzing Local Growth
23:31 - 26:00 | 💼 Partnerships and Broker Support in Developing the Junior Market
26:01 - 28:27 | 🌍 Learning from Global Markets: NASDAQ and Future Innovations
28:28 - 30:56 | ♻️ Green Bond Market & Sustainability Initiatives for 2025
30:57 - 32:57 | 🔄 Short Selling & Expanding Trading Options by Mid-2025
32:58 - 35:42 | 🏦 Demutualization of the JSE: Opening Up Ownership
35:43 - 37:40 | 💸 Diversifying Revenue Streams for Market Stability
37:41 - 40:08 | 📉 Interest Rate Impact on Market Performance & Future Outlook
40:09 - 41:45 | 💼 Ethical Standards & CEO’s Personal Approach to Investment
41:46 - 44:26 | 🌐 Attracting International Investors & Market Accessibility
44:27 - 46:01 | 🧑‍🏫 Dr. Street Forrest’s Next Chapter: Market Education & Mentorship
46:02 - 49:38 | 📈 Limitless Podcast: Teaching, Learning, & Expanding Reach
49:39 - 52:11 | 🌎 Vision for Jamaica’s Investment Culture & Wealth Creation
52:12 - 53:28 | 🙏 Closing Remarks & Call to Action

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